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Lease Rentals Continue to Edge Down

The recent recovery in lease rentals from the depths of the Great Recession seems to have passed a peak as lease rentals on the mainstream narrowbodies continue to edge down slightly. The reason for lower rentals stems from the reconnection of the aviation industry to the wider economic malaise. In…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 30, 2012

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Widebody Values Continue to Achieve Stable

The widebody market is facing more uncertainty due to the concern over whether the high yielding passenger will continue to fly with such frequency. While the economy passenger may pay the fuel and flight crew salaries for the long haul operator, it is the business class passenger who pays for…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 30, 2012

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Freighter Lease Rates Continue to Stutter

The market for freighters continues to be volatile with some operators acquiring additional capacity while others are suspending operations. The suspension of services by Jade Cargo in December underlines the negatives facing the air cargo industry. Jade Cargo is co-owned by Air China and Lufthansa both of which have their…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 16, 2012

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A340-300 Market Remains In Existence Despite Pressures

The leasing of three A340-300s for six years demonstrates that the market may be restricted but is still clearly viable. The three ex Cathay 1996 aircraft were leased to Aerolineas Argentinas by ICON Capital. The first aircraft, serial number 123, was delivered in December 2011 with the second (126) due…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 16, 2012

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Air India RFP Reveals B787-8 Net Pricing

The net price actually being paid for new aircraft is usually a closely guarded secret but the Request for Proposals by Air India for the long term financing of seven B787-8s and two associated engines has been revealed. The Request for Proposal for the financing of the aircraft was initially…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 16, 2012

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B777-300ER Values Rise While Others Fall

The weakness of the wider market means that the values of the majority passenger aircraft are actually falling but this is not the case for the B777-300ER. Despite the many adverse pressures affecting the market, the -300ER has established itself as the most desirable of widebodies, aided of course by…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 16, 2012

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Values of Aging Aircraft Irrelevant

Placing a value on an aircraft suggests that the unit has attraction to other entities than the current owner or operator. Unfortunately the older aircraft are generally held in high regard only by their existing operators and are therefore not suitable for asset based financing. Seeking to sell the aircraft…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 16, 2012

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Extension to ETOPs Maintains B777-300ER Values

The use of twin engined widebodies on longer sectors has traditionally been hampered the necessary restrictions imposed by the time required to divert to an airfield in the event of an engine failure but the introduction of a new 330 minute limit for the B777-300ER means that the type can…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

January 16, 2012

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